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Candistat Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Candistat Capsule have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Candistat Capsule. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Candistat Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Candistat Capsule are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Candistat Capsule's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Candistat Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Candistat Capsule related warnings section.
Candistat Capsule is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Candistat Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Candistat Capsule with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Candistat Capsule is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Candistat Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Candistat Capsule is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Candistat Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Candistat may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Candistat again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Candistat Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Candistat may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Candistat Capsule on the Kidneys?
Candistat has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Candistat Capsule on the Liver?
Candistat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Candistat Capsule on the Heart?
Candistat is rarely harmful for the heart.
Candistat Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candistat Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candistat Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Candistat Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Candistat Capsule you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Candistat Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Candistat Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Candistat Capsule
Taking Candistat Capsule with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candistat Capsule
Taking Candistat Capsule with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sporanox ® (itraconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 794-795
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sporanox ® (itraconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 794-795
